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Import a Car From The UK to Uganda

Our professional car import service makes importing your car easy. Your car is exported from the UK to Mombasa in fully insured giving you complete peace of mind. Clearing in Mombasa and delivery to Kampala is all possible to give the car import experience you need. Our experienced sales team will tailor your car import service to just what you need.

CIF Shipping Service to Mombasa (CIF)

Cars being exported to Uganda are shipped and insured to Mombasa port. Our price is inclusive of all shipping and insurance costs to the docks so you receive no surprises along the way. This extends to a complete clearing and delivery service to Kampala with our recommended agent to take care of your car import all the way to Uganda. Our flexible import service allows you to buy the car import service you need and the confidence that your car will be professionally imported right into Kampala for you. Contact the sales team today for your free quote to import your next car.

This service provides everything you need to import your car to Mombasa Port.

Storage of your vehicle in our safe compound until it is ready to be transported to the port.

Paintwork re-conditioning (if required).

Mileage checks & reports.

All pre-export inspections required.

Transport to the departure port (on a trailer if the car is new).

Fully comprehensive insurance throughout its UK journey.

High level of marine insurance throughout shipping.

DHL of all original documentation and vulnerable loose items to you or your agent.

Clearing and Registration Service.

This service shares everything our recommended agent will do to get your car on the road in Kampala.

Import into Kenya

Optional de-stuffing of container.

Port charges in Mombasa.

Fully comprehensive insurance cover to Kampala.

Import and registration into Uganda

Inland transportation.

Customs duties and taxes: Import tax, withholding tax and VAT.

Environmental Levy (for cars over 8 years old)

Infrastructure Levy

Vehicle registration.

Bond charges in Kampala.

Pre-delivery inspection & full valet.

Clearing agents fees.

CIF Car Shipping Service to Mombasa

Cars being exported to Uganda are shipped and insured to Mombasa port. Our price is inclusive of all shipping and insurance costs to the docks so you receive no surprises along the way. This extends to a complete clearing and delivery service to Kampala with our recommended agent to take care of your car import all the way to Uganda. Our flexible import service allows you to buy the car import service you need and the confidence that your car will be professionally imported right into Kampala for you. Contact the sales team today for your free quote to import your next car.

This service provides everything you need to import your car to Mombasa Port.

Storage of your vehicle in our safe compound until it is ready to be transported to the port.

Paintwork re-conditioning (if required).

Mileage checks & reports.

All pre-export inspections required.

Transport to the departure port (on a trailer if the car is new).

Fully comprehensive insurance throughout its UK journey.

High level of marine insurance throughout shipping.

DHL of all original documentation and vulnerable loose items to you or your agent.

Clearing and Registration Service.

This service shares everything our recommended agent will do to get your car on the road in Kampala.

Import into Kenya

Optional de-stuffing of container.

Port charges in Mombasa.

Fully comprehensive insurance cover to Kampala.

Import and registration into Uganda

Inland transportation.

Customs duties and taxes: Import tax, withholding tax and VAT.

Environmental Levy (for cars over 8 years old)

Infrastructure Levy

Vehicle registration.

Bond charges in Kampala.

Pre-delivery inspection & full valet.

Clearing agents fees.

The Import Process

Importing from the UK takes just 40 days from the moment we identify your car to the moment it arrives in Mombasa port. We take every care to make sure your car reaches you in optimum condition. We insure your vehicle for its value (not weight) from the moment we collect to until it reaches dry land. All pre-export checks are taken care of and any minor grazes are repaired free of charge. At this point any modifications are made so your car is perfectly tailored for you. Once ready, your car is shipped to you and all paperwork is sent via DHL to ensure its safe delivery. All cars are shipped container or ‘roll on roll off’ (ro-ro) to Mombasa Port.

Day 1: Car identified, Deposit Received, Car Purchased

Day 1:

Car identified, balance payment received, car purchased.

Days 2-8:

Car collected, inspected and delivered to the UK port.

Days 9-39:

Car loaded and shipped to Mombasa.

Personal handover by MHH Representative in Kenya or onward journey to Kampala

Car Import Shipping Times

What You Receive By Post

We will send all vehicle documentation to your preferred address. This is usually you or your nominated clearing agent.

Import requirements for Uganda

Importing a second-hand car into Uganda is very straightforward as there are no major restrictions on the vehicle. It must pass the pre-export inspection with Jevic. Documents required to clear a second-hand car from Customs:

Invoices

Bill of lading / Airway Bill

Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSI) from Jevic

Log book / Registration book

Do remember to arrange insurance for your vehicle from the point it reaches Kampala. Should you have any questions please contact MHH International team on +44 (0)1483 275 756 or enquiries@mhhinternational.com